Sentences with phrase «accurate as blood tests»

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He or she will probably take a blood test or a further urine pregnancy test just to confirm your own results... although this is becoming less routine as home pregnancy test results are so accurate these days!

The chip requires less than a drop of blood for an accurate test, so doctors can test multiple times to determine the occurrence of sepsis as well as retest periodically after administering antibiotics to make sure the body's response is returning to normal.

In a study published in the current online issue of JAMA Psychiatry, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, report finding a highly accurate blood - based measure that could lead to development of a clinical test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk in males as young as one to two years old.

Of course, it won't be as accurate as the results of a blood test, but it's an important and useful thing to do if you're suspecting that your T might be lower than you want it to be and it will give you a pretty close idea as to where you stand.

I didn't «refuse» the OGCT (as I wasn't asked to take it) but chose a more involved method of testing and monitoring that I felt provided a more accurate picture of blood glucose levels and actual risk of gestational diabetes.

I've explained before how I use a glucometer during pregnancy as a more accurate and detailed way to make sure that my blood sugar levels are good and that I am not at risk for gestational diabetes, but this simple test can provide much more health insight than just gestational diabetes.

I also recommend getting a saliva test as they tend to be more accurate than blood tests.

Should the TTrial doctors choose to test hormone levels with capillary blood spot or (accurate) saliva testing in men who are being given 75 mg of AndroGel daily, they will find them to be grossly overdosed, and will undoubtedly be showing signs of testosterone overdose such as irritability («testiness»), impulsiveness, violence and excessive libido.

There are a few other tests that are more accurate (testing magnesium inside red blood cells for example), but we recommend you become familiar with magnesium deficiency symptoms and risk factors as a first defence.

If you want to get accurate results, try a blood ketone meter (same as blood glucose meter, just different test strips for monitoring ketones).

The blood tests known as the AGA - IgA, AGA - IgG, and tTG - IgA also can indicate your body is reacting to the gluten protein... and may even identify some people with celiac disease that the usually more accurate EMA - IgA test misses.

Blood tests are the most accurate gauge of blood ketone levels (which is what matters), and dumping fuel into the urine isn't a great use of resources, even glucose only gets dumped in pathological states, as the glucose challenge in the fasted state demonstrBlood tests are the most accurate gauge of blood ketone levels (which is what matters), and dumping fuel into the urine isn't a great use of resources, even glucose only gets dumped in pathological states, as the glucose challenge in the fasted state demonstrblood ketone levels (which is what matters), and dumping fuel into the urine isn't a great use of resources, even glucose only gets dumped in pathological states, as the glucose challenge in the fasted state demonstrates.

Salivary hormone testing is more accurate than blood testing as it reflects what is going in the tissues.

Testing through blood is not accurate because blood pH fluctuates only if there is an acute event, such as poisoning or kidney or lung disease.

Testing blood pH is also not accurate because it only fluctuates in events such as poisoning, kidney disease, or lung disease.

Some vets will do blood testing to try and determine if a food allergy exists, but all agree that blood testing is not as accurate for diagnosing a food allergy, and most say that the only way to correctly diagnose such a condition is by using a food trial.

Blood Testing Testing for estradiol, one of the estrogen hormones, can be done but is not as accurate as the vaginal smear test.

AVSEC's cardiologists work with you and your veterinarian to combine a thorough history with the results from non-invasive testing, such as cardiac ultrasound, contrast studies, short and long - term EKG, and blood pressure, to make an accurate diagnosis.

Having your pet properly prepared before blood collection helps to ensure that test results are as accurate and reliable as they can be.

Despite the fact that these tests are routinely performed and used as a diagnostic aid, there is no evidence that blood tests are accurate for the diagnosis of food allergies.

• Provided support to patients by assisting in handling personal needs such as toileting, grooming and washing • Checked patients» vitals and ensured that appropriate logs are maintained with accurate information • Administered medication prescribed by their doctors by first verifying them from patient charts and prescriptions • Ascertained the cleanliness and sanitation of patients» rooms on a constant basis • Took and secured blood and urine samples for testing purposes and followed up with laboratories to ensure delivery of results in a prompt manner

• Prepare, arrange and label specimens before lab testing • Draw blood samples if necessary • Forwarded accurate analysis reports to the internal testing zones timely • Conducted all in - house chemical testing as and when needed